BRICK Buffalo Academy
Elementary School
we develop students who are:
Our school
At BRICK Buffalo Academy, we celebrate identity, build belonging, and cultivate leaders.
We’re a tuition-free public charter school currently serving grades K–4—and growing. Students build a strong foundation in reading, math, and social-emotional skills—preparing them to grow with confidence, courage, and care for their community.
School Facts:
Daily schedule & School year calendar
Classes 8am - 4pm
Opportunity for free aftercare
Uniforms
Baby blue for SY ‘26
Contact
Experienced teachers in every classroom
Free afterschool care and enrichment opportunities
Family engagement and wraparound services
Dr. Cassandra Gasbarrini
Principal, BRICK Buffalo Academy Elementary School
Meet our school leadership
About Dr. Gasbarrini:
Cassandra Gasbarrini is an accomplished Western New York educational leader and Buffalo native, serving as the new Principal of BRICK Buffalo Academy. Her 17-year career centers on school turnaround strategies and instructional leadership. She is responsible for driving the school's instructional program and overall educational vision. Grounded in a strong academic foundation with a Doctorate in Educational Leadership, Gasbarrini is dedicated to maintaining rigorous learning standards and empowering her teaching staff through targeted coaching and mentorship. She is committed to cultivating a safe and inclusive school environment for the students of BRICK Buffalo Academy.
Why I lead:
“I believe education is the ultimate tool for giving every child a fair shot at a brilliant future"
Why choose BRICK Buffalo Academy?
Strong Starts, Bright Futures
Students build a rock-solid foundation in literacy and math with a 15:1 student-to-teacher ratio, tutoring support, and a curriculum designed to prepare them for college, careers, and life.
Whole Child, Whole Community
We meet every child where they are—and help them shine. Our strengths-based approach and culturally relevant curriculum, rooted in Ubuntu principles, foster resilience, responsibility, and pride in identity.
A partner for your family
We offer free before- and after-school care, summer camp, and an extended school year to support your family’s schedule.
Plus, you’ll have access to BRICK’s wraparound services—from cradle to career—to help your child thrive every step of the way.
Mission
Our school provides a rigorous, inclusive and culturally responsive curriculum that challenges students academically, builds their social emotional skills, and offers personalized support in order to be college, career, and life-ready upon graduation. In partnership with our families, we empower our students to draw strength from their identity and become leaders in their communities.
Vision
At BRICK Buffalo Academy, we will graduate a community of learners who will contribute positively to our global society and embrace their role as architects in building a just and better world.
Core Values
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